Red Hat leads open source contributions to Linux Kernel
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| Linux distribution vendor Red Hat has streaked ahead as the leading corporate
| contributor to the ongoing open source project, the Linux Kernel.
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http://www.crn.com.au/News/73673,red-hat-leads-open-source-contributions-to-linux-kernel.aspx
You Have To Take Your Hat Off To Red Hat
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| It was also interesting to see that looking back; the top 10 individual
| developers have contributed 15% of all changes to the code over the last 3
| years while the top 30 companies have written 30% of all changes.
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http://www.linuxsolutions.fr/you-have-to-take-your-hat-off-to-red-hat/
Recent:
Linux kernel developers have tripled in number
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| The Linux Foundation (LF) has published a study on Linux mainline kernel
| development. According to LF, the number of Linux kernel developers has
| tripled since 2005, with many more companies contributing to the process
| (including, potentially, the latest new LF member, Adobe).
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http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS6925891609.html
NEWS: Linux Developers Make A Living
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| Yes, I said paid professionals.
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| McPherson also notes that “it’s difficult for most people to get their minds
| around competitive mass collaboration.” Indeed, this is what the freedom
| afforded by Linux is all about. People (and companies) contribute not for
| humanitarian reasons, but because they expect a benefit. Work together to
| create the best platform, openly usable by everyone, and if it still doesn’t
| meet your needs perfectly, you are free to change it accordingly. Everyone
| wins. No compromises.
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http://linuxfud.wordpress.com/2008/04/02/news-linux-developers-make-a-living/
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